Saxony, Kingdom. A General Medal Of Merit, Bronze Grade, With Sword Clasp certificate_of_authenticity First was France whose Expeditionary

First was France whose Expeditionary Force arrived on April 20

with very minor signs of wear

West-Vlaanderen

copper and silvered bullion wire

He signed his Attestation Paper as a Corporal (30019) with the Canadian Army Service Corps

Saxony, Kingdom. A General Medal Of Merit, Bronze Grade, With Sword Clasp certificate_of_authenticity First was France whose Expeditionary(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen in Bronze mit Schwerterspange). Constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with crossed swords clasp, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Wilhelm Ernst circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of DEM VERDIENSTE 1914 (FOR MERIT 1914) inside of an oak leaf wreath, unmarked, the medal measuring 36. 10 mm in diameter, evidence of period repair to the clasp